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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.08, 24,049.44 and 6,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.08, 24,049.44 and 6,169.68 is: 9,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.08 : 24,049.44 = 6,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.08/24,049.44 = 6,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.08x = 24,049.44 × 6,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.08x = 148,377,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,377,348.98/16,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.18

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